Styled to resemble a 13th century Swahili town complete with winding lanes, carved balconies, fountained courts and bustling market squares, the Serena Beach Hotel provides an oasis of calm whilst delivering a unique mix of high-action water sports, relaxing sun worship, world-class cuisine and vibrant nightlife. Set back from the powder-white sands and shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park, the hotel décor blends the intricacy of Swahili carving with the glow of Arabian lanterns, the splendour of a Sultan’s palace and the tranquility of a Persian water garden. The extensive shady grounds offer a mix of tropical trees and bright blossoms and centre on a swimming pool with a thatched ‘swim-up’ bar and water features that cascade into the cool market square below. The hotel offers air-conditioned "Village" or "Garden" style rooms and suites.  All accommodation is fully ensuite with both bath and shower, and with all modern amenities.  Free mineral water is provided.  Each of the Village Rooms is styled to resemble a historical building from the ancient island town of Lamu, and the selection of spacious Garden Rooms looks towards the Indian Ocean over a lush green garden.  Design features in all rooms include carved balconies, coral pillars, fretwork screens, Zanzibari-carved doors, gleaming arches, stone-carved niches, winding stairways, broad verandas and lavish Lamu-styled furniture. Three restaurants and three bars offer a range of appetizing menus and drinks from light snacks to sumptuous international cuisine with a distinct swahili flavour.  Fresh fruit, spices and seafood enhance a colourful choice of dishes.  There is also a tea and coffee lounge and an ice cream parlour.  As well as a swimming pool, the hotel offers a wide range of sporting facilities including tennis and squash courts, volleyball, a fully equipped gym, and watersports including windsurfing, catamaran sailing, snorkelling, diving and deep sea fishing.  Other activities available include:  aerobics, talks and cultural entertainments, guided beach walks and nature trails, wildlife trips and safaris, glass bottom boat sailings to the coral gardens and cultural and historical excursions. Style Swahili themed beach hotel Air/Con Yes Dining Yes Children Yes No. of Bedrooms 166 Pool Yes Activities Wide range of land and watersports and off-site trips and excursions. Please see above for details.  Price Range From £51 per person per night, sharing.  Half board Find Similar Properties